Morningside Drive over Muddy Brook
FairFairfield County, Connecticut · 100 Ft South of US RTE 1 · Structure no. 06999
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,714
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Morningside Drive over Muddy Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Morningside Drive over Muddy Brook in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 3,714 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,519 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Morningside Drive over Muddy Brook built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Morningside Drive over Muddy Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Morningside Drive over Muddy Brook carry?
About 3,714 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Morningside Drive over Muddy Brook?
The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Morningside Drive over Muddy Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.